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Intel Core i5-14600K

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# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The Intel Arc A380 is the entry point of Intel’s Alchemist generation, built on the Xe-HPG architecture with a DG2-128 chip fabricated on TSMC’s 6 nm process. The die contains 7,200 million transistors across 157 mm², yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². This is a small, power-efficient GPU designed for basic desktop workloads rather than high-end gaming. The memory subsystem consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That capacity is sufficient for older titles and light content creation, but modern games at high detail will exceed the frame buffer quickly. The memory clock runs at 1937 MHz, translating to 15.5 Gbps effective.

The GPU’s compute configuration includes 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. Base clock is 2000 MHz with a boost of 2050 MHz. Pixel fill rate is 65.60 GPixel/s and texture fill rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 4.198 TFLOPS for FP32 and 8.397 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. These figures place the A380 in the low-end segment for raw shading throughput, but the architecture includes 8 ray tracing cores, giving it hardware-accelerated RT support that many integrated GPUs lack. Tensor cores are not specified in the data, so AI-accelerated workloads rely on general compute shaders rather than dedicated matrix units.

The benchmark scores reflect this positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 is a low result, indicating that modern DirectX 12 titles will struggle at any resolution above minimal settings. PassMark DirectX scores are uniformly poor: 37 in DX10, 38 in DX11, 35 in DX12, and 73 in DX9. The DX9 score being roughly double the others suggests the architecture handles legacy APIs better, but all of these numbers are far below what a gaming-focused GPU would produce. The PassMark G3D score of 6252 and G2D score of 610 show moderate 2D performance but weak 3D capability. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 38224 and Vulkan score of 36736 are more respectable for compute tasks, indicating that the A380 can handle general-purpose GPU workloads like video encoding or simple physics simulations better than its gaming scores suggest. The PassMark GPU compute score of 2762 reinforces this — compute performance is present but not strong.

The GPU sits at the 44th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms less than half of the database. Its nearest rivals are all older or integrated-class parts: the AMD FirePro W5170M (average score 8595, 0.4% faster), AMD Radeon HD 8870M (8462, 1.1% slower), NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (8458, 1.2% slower), and AMD Radeon 880M (8436, 1.4% slower). This clustering shows the A380 competes with mobile-class GPUs from several generations ago, not with modern desktop discrete cards. For rendering tasks, the 8 RT cores provide nominal ray tracing support, but the low shading throughput and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth will bottleneck any serious RT workload. The launch MSRP is 149 USD. The A380 is end-of-life production status, with Battlemage listed as its successor.

# Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 67, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all desktop configurations in the database. This is driven almost entirely by the CPU, which is a high-end desktop part, while the GPU drags the overall score down from what the processor alone would achieve.

The Intel Core i5-14600K posts an average benchmark score of 48618, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 (0.8% higher). This places the 14600K in direct competition with both server-class Xeon and EPYC parts as well as newer Core Ultra processors, showing that it remains competitive despite being from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

In Cinebench, the CPU scores 3640 in R15 multi-core and 297 in single-core. R20 results are 13709 multi-core and 1935 single-core. R23 shows 24491 multi-core and 2064 single-core. Geekbench results are 16673 multi-core and 2491 single-core. PassMark single-thread score is 4270, with a multithread score of 38682. These numbers indicate a strong multi-threaded performer that also excels in single-threaded tasks, which is typical of Intel’s hybrid architecture.

The GPU, in contrast, has an average benchmark score of 8558 and sits at the 44th percentile. The gap between CPU and GPU percentiles — 90 versus 44 — is stark. The combined percentile of 67 is closer to the GPU’s percentile than the CPU’s, meaning the graphics card is the limiting factor in most workloads. In tasks that rely purely on CPU computation, the system performs like a top-10% processor. In graphics-intensive tasks, it performs like a bottom-half GPU.

The PassMark data encryption score of 27533 and data compression score of 482020 show strong CPU throughput for those workloads. Floating-point math scores 92794, integer math scores 125737, and extended instructions score 28546. Find prime numbers scores 162, random string sorting scores 51949, and physics scores 2473. These are all CPU-bound tests where the 14600K excels. The GPU’s compute scores (OpenCL 38224, Vulkan 36736) are less than half of what the CPU achieves in multithreaded tests, confirming that the A380 is not a compute powerhouse.

The overall picture is a system with exceptional processing power for productivity, development, and content creation tasks that rely on the CPU, but with gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads hamstrung by the weak graphics card. This is a common pairing for budget builds where the user prioritizes CPU performance for non-gaming tasks and only needs basic display output.

# CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The core configuration is hybrid, combining performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact split. Base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking. The TDP is 125 W. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface.

Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is beneficial for workloads that repeatedly access the same data, such as database queries or compile tasks. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 770.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 is strong for a 14-core part, while the single-core score of 2064 is excellent, indicating high per-core performance. Geekbench scores of 16673 multi-core and 2491 single-core are similarly impressive. The PassMark multithread score of 38682 and single-thread score of 4270 confirm this dual strength.

For real workloads, this means the 14600K handles a wide range of tasks with ease. Data compression scores 482020 in PassMark, indicating fast file archiving and backup operations. Data encryption scores 27533, which is useful for VPNs, encrypted storage, and secure communications. Extended instructions score 28546, showing strong SIMD performance for scientific computing and media encoding. Floating-point math scores 92794 and integer math scores 125737, both high numbers that translate to responsive spreadsheet calculations, financial modeling, and engineering simulations. Random string sorting scores 51949, which is relevant for database indexing and sorting operations. The find prime numbers score of 162 is relatively low, but this is a niche test.

The 90th percentile ranking places this CPU above the vast majority of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals include server-class Xeon and EPYC parts, indicating that the 14600K offers server-like multi-threaded performance in a desktop form factor. The average benchmark score of 48618 is essentially tied with the Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, 0.2% higher), a server chip with presumably more cores but lower clock speeds. This shows the 14600K’s high clock speeds compensate for fewer cores in many workloads.

The 5.30 GHz boost clock is particularly valuable for single-threaded applications like legacy software, some games, and spreadsheet macros that cannot utilize multiple cores. The unlocked multiplier allows further overclocking for users who want to push beyond stock performance, though this would increase power draw beyond the 125 W TDP. The architecture is mature and well-supported, with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation being a refinement of the original Raptor Lake design. This means software compatibility is broad, and the platform has had time for BIOS and driver maturity.

# Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is based on Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 14th Gen series as well as earlier 12th and 13th generation parts. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, cheaper DDR4 or newer, faster DDR5. ECC memory support is included, which is unusual for a consumer i5 and beneficial for workstation reliability. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for the fastest NVMe SSDs and future graphics cards.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is half the bandwidth of a typical x16 slot. This is sufficient for the A380’s modest performance but means the slot is not fully utilized. The CPU’s 16 Gen 5 lanes can be split to run the GPU at x8 and an NVMe drive at x8, or the GPU at x16 with drives on the chipset. This flexibility is useful for expansion.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 75 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 250 W. This means a modest power supply is sufficient for the entire system, with the CPU and GPU combined drawing approximately 200 W under load. A 250 W PSU would be cut close if the CPU is overclocked, but a 400-500 W unit would provide ample headroom for the CPU at stock settings plus the GPU. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector, which is standard on most power supplies.

For a sensible next upgrade, the most obvious bottleneck is the GPU. The A380 is an end-of-life product, and its performance is far below the CPU’s capabilities. Upgrading to a more powerful discrete GPU would bring the system’s gaming and GPU-compute performance in line with its CPU performance. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface would not bottleneck most mid-range GPUs, though high-end cards might see slight performance loss versus x16. The 250 W PSU suggestion would need to be revisited with a more powerful GPU, as many mid-range cards require 450-650 W.

The CPU itself has limited upgrade headroom on Socket 1700, as the platform is at the end of its generational support with 14th Gen. The next Intel architecture, Core Ultra, uses a different socket. However, the 14600K is powerful enough that an upgrade would not be necessary for several years. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means the platform can be built with either memory type, and the dual-channel configuration is sufficient for the CPU’s bandwidth needs.

The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails, which is a useful redundancy for office work. The 125 W TDP allows for a wide range of CPU coolers, from stock units to high-end air coolers or liquid coolers, depending on overclocking ambitions.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 67, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all desktop configurations. This is driven by the CPU’s 90th percentile ranking, while the GPU sits at the 44th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698), 0.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470), 0.7% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287), and 0.8% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48995).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 1937 MHz, which is 15.5 Gbps effective.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc A380 has 8 ray tracing cores based on the Xe-HPG architecture. However, the low shading throughput (4.198 TFLOPS FP32) limits practical RT performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and what does the GPU suggest for a power supply?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W. The GPU has a TDP of 75 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Core i5-14600K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is also supported.

Q: What is the production status of the GPU?

A: The Intel Arc A380 is listed as end-of-life, with a successor named Battlemage. Its release date was 2022-06-13.

# Who Should Build It

This system is best suited for users whose primary workloads are CPU-bound, with graphics needs limited to basic display output or light GPU acceleration. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking makes it an excellent choice for software developers compiling large codebases, students running virtual machines or data analysis in Python, and small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases, and document processing. The data compression score of 482020 and encryption score of 27533 indicate strong performance for file servers or backup workstations. The floating-point math score of 92794 supports engineering and scientific applications that rely on CPU computation.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering (such as software renderers) or video encoding that leverages the CPU’s 14 cores will find the 14600K capable, though the GPU will not accelerate these tasks significantly. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 is strong for CPU rendering. However, creators using GPU-accelerated effects in video editors or 3D applications will be severely limited by the A380’s 44th percentile GPU performance.

Gamers at 1080p resolution with low detail settings can play older or esports titles, but the GPU’s PassMark DirectX scores (35-73) indicate modern AAA games will be unplayable at acceptable frame rates. The CPU is more than capable for gaming, but the GPU will bottleneck any gaming workload. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p with reduced textures, but 1440p or 4K gaming is out of reach.

The system is also appropriate for users who plan to upgrade the GPU later. The CPU has enough headroom to support a much more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. This makes the build a good foundation for a gaming PC that starts with a low-end GPU and upgrades over time. The 125 W CPU TDP and 250 W suggested PSU for the GPU mean the platform is power-efficient and easy to cool, suitable for compact or office environments where noise and heat are concerns.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance imbalance between the CPU and GPU is the defining characteristic of this pairing. The CPU operates at the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 44th percentile. This 46-percentage-point gap means the CPU will be idle most of the time in graphics-intensive workloads, waiting for the GPU to complete rendering tasks.

In gaming, the bottleneck is entirely the GPU. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4270 in PassMark and Geekbench single-core score of 2491 are more than sufficient for any game, as most titles are limited by GPU rendering rather than CPU game logic. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 indicates that even at 1080p with low settings, frame rates will be low. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 35 is particularly telling — modern games using DX12 will see the worst performance.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as data compression (482020), encryption (27533), or multithreaded rendering (Cinebench R23 24491), the GPU is irrelevant. These tasks will run at the CPU’s full capability, and the GPU will sit mostly idle. Content creation tasks that use both CPU and GPU — such as video editing with GPU effects — will see the GPU become the limiting factor. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 38224 is moderate, but it is much lower than what a dedicated workstation GPU would provide.

The memory subsystem is also worth noting. The GPU’s 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is low by modern standards, and the 96-bit bus limits memory bandwidth scaling. This will cause performance drops in games or applications that stream large textures or datasets. The CPU’s support for DDR5 memory, while not benchmarked here, suggests that pairing the 14600K with DDR5 could improve overall system responsiveness in memory-sensitive workloads.

The net effect is that the system feels extremely fast for productivity and development tasks but inadequate for gaming. Users who primarily game should upgrade the GPU immediately. Users who primarily compute will find the system well-balanced, with the GPU providing basic display output and occasional compute acceleration.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-14600K with the Intel Arc A380. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake Refresh processor with a 5.30 GHz boost clock and 125 W TDP, released on 2023-10-16 with a launch MSRP of $319. The GPU is an Intel Arc A380, an Alchemist-generation part with 6 GB GDDR6, 1024 shading units, and 8 RT cores, released on 2022-06-13 with a launch MSRP of 149 USD.

The combined percentile of 67 places this configuration above the median desktop build but below high-end gaming or workstation systems. The CPU is the strength, ranking at the 90th percentile with an average benchmark score of 48618. The GPU is the weakness, ranking at the 44th percentile with an average score of 8558. This is a CPU-first build where the graphics card is sufficient for basic tasks but not for demanding gaming or GPU compute.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is designed for stationary use with standard components. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, a dual-slot cooler, and a single 8-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 250 W, and the GPU dimensions are 222 mm length, 114 mm height, and 42 mm width.

The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 67, is upper-middle. This is a system that can handle demanding productivity workloads with ease but is not suited for high-end gaming or professional GPU rendering. It represents a sensible choice for users who need strong CPU performance and plan to upgrade the GPU later.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The data is not measured; it is inferred from the GPU’s benchmark performance relative to other parts.

The Intel Arc A380’s benchmark scores indicate very low gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 is a modern benchmark, and such a low score suggests that current AAA games will run at minimum settings with low resolution to achieve playable frame rates. The PassMark DirectX scores provide a clearer picture: DX9 scores 73, DX10 scores 37, DX11 scores 38, and DX12 scores 35. These are all extremely low numbers, indicating that the GPU is capable of running older or less demanding titles at 1080p with medium to low settings, but modern games will be challenging.

For esports titles like CS:GO, League of Legends, or Valorant, which are typically DX9 or DX11 based and have low system requirements, the A380 may achieve playable frame rates at 1080p with medium settings. The DX9 score of 73 is the highest of the DirectX tests, suggesting better performance in legacy APIs. However, for modern games using DX12, the score of 35 indicates that frame rates will be very low, likely below 30 FPS even at 1080p low settings.

At 1440p or 4K resolution, the A380 is not viable for gaming. The 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution textures, and the low shading throughput will cause severe frame rate drops. The GPU’s 44th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the bottom half, and its nearest rivals are all older mobile or integrated parts.

The CPU’s gaming performance is excellent, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s weakness. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-frame-rate competitive gaming with low graphics settings, the 14600K will deliver high frame rates, but the GPU will limit the maximum output. In practice, users should expect 30-60 FPS in older or less demanding games at 1080p, and below 30 FPS in modern AAA titles. For a better gaming experience, a more powerful GPU is required.

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